Drafts Person / Project Designer

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is proud to partner with a thriving, forward-thinking Roofing Contractor renowned for delivering high-quality building envelope solutions across commercial, industrial, and high-rise developments throughout the North of England.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with strong core values, a genuinely supportive team culture, and a secure pipeline of projects for years to come. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to add an experienced Draftsperson / Project Designer to their established Drawing Office team.
The Opportunity
You will join a collaborative in-house design team consisting of a Design Director, Design Manager, and several Project Designers, working closely with Buying, Commercial, and Contracts teams in a truly team-focused environment.
This role would suit someone with 5+ years’ experience in roofing and cladding who is comfortable both collaborating with others and working independently to deliver high-quality design packages.
Key Responsibilities
· Produce 2D GA and detailed construction drawings
· Prepare material schedules and fabrication drawings
· Attend and contribute to design team meetings (including minute taking)
· Attend internal handover and design review meetings
· Carry out occasional site visits
· Plan and manage workload to meet project deadlines
· Proactively gather all required technical information
· Follow established company procedures and quality standards
Skills & Experience Required
· Strong organisational skills and self-motivation
· Solid technical knowledge of roofing and cladding systems, including:

• Single-ply
• Hot melt
• Standing seam
• Built-up systems
• Composite roofing and wall systems

· Rainscreen façade experience (desirable)
· Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) and Microsoft Office
· Exposure to 3D modelling (AutoCAD 3D, Revit, Rhino, or similar) is advantageous
What’s in it for You?
· Competitive salary:
· 25 days holiday + bank holidays
· Company pension scheme
· Free on-site parking
· Early finish every Friday (2pm!)
· Annual bonus scheme
· Regular team-building events
· A friendly, close-knit team where your contribution is genuinely valued
If you’re looking to join a stable, growing contractor where you can develop your career and be part of a supportive, high-performing team — this could be the perfect next step

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